CPU
GPU
Pentium G3450
Pro A8-8600B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium G3450 is positioned at rank 649 and the Pro A8-8600B is on rank 986, so the Pentium G3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3450 and Pro A8-8600B
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A8-8600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium G3450 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pro A8-8600B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Pro A8-8600B's 2,203 — a 1% lead for the Pro A8-8600B.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+112% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,203 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A8-8600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3450 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Pro A8-8600B debuted at $150. At current prices ($25 vs $25), the Pro A8-8600B is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3450 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 88.1 pts/$ for the Pro A8-8600B — making the Pro A8-8600B the 1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-45% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 88.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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